George Steinbrenner, Owner of the New York Yankees, Dead at 80

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   Flightkeeperposted 13 years ago

   He died of a heart attack. He has been the driving force of the Yankees for so many years.  Larger than life and he always tells you what he thinks. For anyone who follows baseball this is a big shock. He was born on the 4th of July in Ohio. He made some of the most expensive purchases in baseball history and offered lucrative contracts and changed a struggling team with a great history, to become dynamic once again
   
   Rest in peace George.

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   rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

   he will be missed greatly. a very charitable man. a legend for sure in baseball history. may he RIP.

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      infomanicposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      rip George

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         infomanicposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         it's sad bob shepard just died to

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   rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

   there is a special tribute section to him in our sunday paper if anyone wants to take a look. I found out he is laid to rest north of Tampa, within minutes of where I live. It is a very, peaceful, beautiful location and was kept well guarded from the press until after the small ceremony.
   
   http://www.tampabay.com/news/article1109345.ece
   
   if there are any collectors out there, you can order a print of the special section. I can send my copy if someone wants it, just send me a mail from HP.
   
   I don't know if there will ever be another Steinbrenner. He gave so much to baseball, his organization and to this area.

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   Michael E. Hortonposted 13 years ago

   Love them Yankees.

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   Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

   I remember the days when he kept firing Billy Martin
   
   PS. The Yankees are my favorite baseball team

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   Jim Hunterposted 13 years ago

   "some guys can lead through real, genuine respect, but I am not that kind of leader"
   George Steinbrenner
   
   At least he knew his limitations.

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